Senior Cost Accountant

Irvine, CA


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Type: Contract

Category: Finance and Accounting

Reference ID: 10076601

Shortcut: http://addisongroup.gosnaphop.com/v7Rarn


Position Title: Senior Cost Accountant (Consultant)

Location: Irvine, CA (Remote)

Assignment Type: Temporary

Compensation: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Benefits: This position is eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k).

Job Description

Addison Group is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Accountant Consultant to support a dynamic organization during a critical business initiative. This fully remote opportunity is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional with strong manufacturing cost accounting experience who can quickly contribute and operate independently in a fast-paced environment.

The Senior Cost Accountant Consultant will be responsible for supporting recurring cost accounting activities, inventory accounting, cost analysis, and month-end close responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of standard costing methodologies, inventory valuation, and manufacturing accounting processes.


Key Responsibilities

  • Support quarterly cost roll activities and ensure timely updates to product costing information.
  • Maintain and update item costs within the ERP system.
  • Process cost changes resulting from Bill of Material (BOM) updates.
  • Prepare product cost estimates to support business planning and operational initiatives.
  • Perform Purchase Price Variance (PPV) analysis and forecasting activities.
  • Assist with month-end close processes, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations.
  • Analyze financial and operational data to identify variances and investigate discrepancies.
  • Support inventory accounting, reporting, and valuation activities.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information required for costing and financial analysis.
  • Manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Assist with ad hoc reporting, analysis, and special projects as needed.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
  • Extensive hands-on manufacturing cost accounting experience.
  • Experience performing quarterly cost roll activities.
  • Experience maintaining and updating standard costs.
  • Experience processing BOM-related cost changes.
  • Strong understanding of standard costing and inventory valuation concepts.
  • Experience with PPV analysis and forecasting.
  • Experience supporting month-end close activities, including journal entry preparation.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:
    • Pivot Tables
    • XLOOKUP
    • Power Query / Queries
    • Data reconciliation and variance analysis
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities with minimal supervision.

Preferred:

  • Experience with ERP systems in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience within process manufacturing environments.
  • Power BI experience.
  • Experience preparing product cost estimates for new products or business opportunities.

Desired Attributes

  • Self-starter who can quickly learn processes and contribute immediately.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
  • Ability to work independently while remaining collaborative with internal teams.
  • Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly explain findings and issues.
  • Curious mindset with a willingness to investigate and resolve discrepancies.
  • Reliable, organized, and capable of managing competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

EEO Statement

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.


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